Volgara's Iconic jewellery
The pieces that come up most often—the ones customers keep asking for and that you’ll find in our partner stores. Openwork filigree, dragonflies, bold cuffs—handcrafted in Nice and gilded with fine gold.
Juno was the patron goddess of women among the Romans—the one invoked at crucial moments, and after whom the month of June is named. She was a figure of quiet dignity rather than ostentatious power.
The cuff resembles her: its filigree pattern is exquisitely delicate, yet its shape gives it a real presence on the wrist. The openwork design lets light shine through, creating a lace-like pattern of metal that follows the curve of the arm.
24k gold-plated brass · French brass stamping · Handmade in Nice
Open at the back, it fits snugly around the wrist without a clasp. A simple outfit, rolled-up sleeves, and nothing else.
The craft
This motif is struck from an antique die, hand-engraved in steel, using a French technique that has remained unchanged for nearly two centuries. Discover the story behind our brass stampings.
Features
Pattern dimensions: 9 × 6 cm
Open cuff, adjustable waist
Handcrafted in France, small batches
Brass plated with 24k fine gold
Nickel- and lead-free
Reference: BR-0010
Is it suitable for slender wrists? Yes , its open design closes around the wrist with gentle, gradual pressure.
Is it worn with a watch? Given its width, it’s better suited for a bare wrist or the opposite wrist.
For information on maintenance, shipping, and returns, please see our FAQ.
A largely openwork angel wing motif spreads across the neckline. Gilded with 24-karat fine gold, this necklace plays with light and the open spaces in the design to create a piece that is both spectacular and delicate.
The design is created using the “ brass stamping ” technique, then cut out and openworked by hand. This process achieves the visual delicacy of filigree without soldering a single wire: the ornament is formed in one piece and retains the full presence of the metal.
Brass gilded with 24-karat fine gold · French " brass stamping " · handcrafted in Nice
Its adjustable chain allows you to adjust it to fit your neckline and wear it either directly on bare skin or over a solid-colored garment, which really shows off its openwork design.
The craft
This motif is struck from an antique die, hand-engraved in steel, using a French technique that has remained unchanged for nearly two centuries. Discover the story behind our brass stampings.
Features
Pattern dimensions: 8 × 4 cm
Adjustable chain up to 42 cm
Made in France, eco-friendly
Brass plated with 24-karat fine gold
Nickel- and lead-free
Reference: CO-0002
Is the openwork design fragile? No : th brass stamping -brass retains its rigidity, and the pattern is stamped in one piece, without any welds.
For information on maintenance, shipping, and returns, please see our FAQ.
Dragonflies have been flying for more than 300 million years. They can hover in place, fly backward, and change direction without slowing down: few animals embody lightness quite as well.
Art Nouveau made the dragonfly one of its favourite motifs, thanks to its finely veined wings, which lend themselves well to openwork. Our brass stampings retain this network of veins, which is so fine that it lets light shine through.
24k gold-plated brass · French brass stamping · Handmade in Nice
At 110 cm, it’s the most versatile piece in the collection: worn as a long necklace over a solid-colour sweater, wrapped twice around the neck to shorten it, tied halfway down, or draped across the back of a low-cut dress.
The craft
This motif is struck from an antique die, hand-engraved in steel, using a French technique that has remained unchanged for nearly two centuries. Discover the story behind our brass stampings.
Features
Chain length: 117 cm
Design dimensions: 4 × 5 cm
Brass plated with 24k fine gold
100% Made in France
Nickel- and lead-free
Reference: CO-0008
117 cm—isn't that too long? It's a long necklace, designed to fall just below the bust when worn as a single strand or to rest on the collarbone when worn as a double strand.
For information on maintenance, shipping, and returns, please see our FAQ.
A fairy in midflight, wings spread wide, captured in a moment of suspended motion. Her body arches, her wings mirroring each other on either side: a dense design for a small surface.
24k gold-plated brass · French brass stamping · Handmade in Nice
Worn on a thin chain, close to the neck, it catches the eye without ever feeling heavy—the piece stands out for its shape even before you can make out its details.
The craft
This design is struck using an antique die, hand-engraved in steel, using a French technique that has remained unchanged for nearly two centuries. Discover the history of our brass stampings.
Features
Pendant dimensions: 6 × 4 cm
Chain length: adjustable, up to 48 cm
Handcrafted in France, small batches
Brass plated with 24k fine gold
Nickel- and lead-free
Reference: SQ5472453
Is there a matching piece?
Yes, our Fée necklace features the same design, but in a larger size and worn lower on the neck.
For information on maintenance, shipping, and returns, please see our FAQ.
Since ancient times, coral has been regarded as a talisman: it was believed to have the power to protect and transmit life energy.
This cuff captures its organic power. Its textured lines evoke the free-flowing, irregular branches of coral in a truly sculptural piece.
24k gold-plated brass · French brass stamping · Handmade in Nice
A statement piece, designed to be worn alone on a bare wrist. Its texture really stands out against a smooth surface.
The craft
This motif is struck from an antique die, hand-engraved in steel, using a French technique that has remained unchanged for nearly two centuries. Discover the story behind our brass stampings.
Features
Brass plated with 24k fine gold
Pattern dimensions: 16 × 5 cm
Open cuff, adjustable waist
Handcrafted in France, small batches
Nickel- and lead-free
Reference: SQ6577206
Does it contain real coral?
No: The design is inspired by coral, but it is made entirely of brass. For information on care, shipping, and returns, please see our FAQ.
Art Deco did the opposite of Art Nouveau: while one emphasized organic curves, the other reduced everything to straight lines and symmetry. This bracelet belongs to the latter style.
Its geometric pattern, inspired by an ancient decorative motif, repeats with a regularity that gives the piece its distinctive character. It is the most graphic of our designs.
24k gold-plated brass · French brass stamping · Handmade in Nice
Its bold design adds a touch of character to the wrist. It pairs particularly well with minimalist outfits and solid-coloured fabrics.
The craft
This motif is struck from an antique die, hand-engraved in steel, using a French technique that has remained unchanged for nearly two centuries. Discover the story behind our brass stampings.
Features
Brass plated with 24k fine gold
Pattern dimensions: 8 × 2 cm
Open cuff, adjustable waist
Handcrafted in France, small batches
Nickel- and lead-free
Reference: SQ0992809
Is there a matching necklace?
Yes, a Bellanda necklace features the same geometric pattern. For information on care, shipping, and returns, please see our FAQ.
The swallow, a symbol of freedom and renewal, truly comes into its own here. Whereas a pendant reduces it to a silhouette, the cuff gives it the space to spread its wings around the wrist.
The design is spectacular: flowing lines, wings in motion, a pattern that follows the curve of the arm rather than resting on it. Every detail is sharp, right down to the feathers of the forked tail.
24k gold-plated brass · French brass stamping · Handmade in Nice
Its open, adjustable design naturally hugs the wrist. It's a piece that anchors an entire outfit—no need to add anything else.
The craft
This motif is struck from an antique die, hand-engraved in steel, using a French technique that has remained unchanged for nearly two centuries. Discover the story behind our brass stampings.
Features
Design dimensions: 13 × 7 cm
Open cuff, adjustable waist
Handcrafted in France, small batches
Brass plated with 24k fine gold
Nickel- and lead-free
Reference: SQ2410972
Is it comfortable despite its size? Yes : the “ brass stamping ” brass is openwork, so it’s much lighter than it looks.
For information on maintenance, shipping, and returns, please see our FAQ.
The Swallowtail is one of the largest butterflies in Europe, recognizable by its black-striped wings and two small tails. Thebrass stamping retains the butterfly’s distinctive shape and delicate veining.
24k gold-plated brass · French brass stamping · Handmade in Nice
Worn as a pendant on an adjustable chain, it can be positioned high or low depending on the neckline. It’s a design people often give to mark a new chapter in life.
The craft
This motif is struck from an antique die, hand-engraved in steel, using a French technique that has remained unchanged for nearly two centuries. Discover the story behind our brass stampings.
Features
Design dimensions: 5.5 × 4 cm
Adjustable chain up to 48 cm
Nickel- and lead-free
Reference: CO-0025
Are there any other pieces with this design? Yes : a necklace and a " cuff bracelet " both feature the Machaon butterfly.
For information on maintenance, shipping, and returns, please see our FAQ.
Why has this jewellery become iconic?
Familiar patterns
The openwork filigree of the Junon cuff, the dragonflies on the scarf necklace, the slender lines of the tassels: these pieces stand out without needing to be ostentatious. All feature traditional stampings—motifs struck from hand-engraved steel dies, using a French technique that has remained unchanged for nearly two centuries.
Pieces that transcend the seasons
None of these designs are seasonal collectibles. They have been worn since our inception, can be found at our retailers in Nice, Cannes, New York, and Kyoto, and continue to be ordered year after year. That is what defines their status: longevity, not novelty.
Handmade in Nice, in small batches
each piece of jewellery is assembled in our workshop in Nice, plated with 24k fine gold on brass, and guaranteed to be nickel- and lead-free. Our collections are intentionally limited—no mass production, no excess inventory.
The term “aiguillette” once referred to the metal-tipped cords used to fasten garments and adorn uniforms. The design retains that shape: long, tapered, and entirely openwork along its entire 8.5 cm length.
The brass is stamped and then given a patina, which gives the gold a deeper, darker shade in the recesses—an effect that would be impossible to achieve on a uniformly gilded piece.
24k gold-plated brass · French brass stamping · Handmade in Nice
Their length elongates the neck, especially when worn with the hair pulled back. They can easily be the focal point of an outfit.
The craft
This motif is struck from an antique die, hand-engraved in steel, using a French technique that has remained unchanged for nearly two centuries. Discover the story behind our brass stampings.
Features
Length: 8.5 cm
Brass plated with 24k fine gold and patinated
100% Made in France, small batches
Nickel- and lead-free
Reference: BO-0001
Are they comfortable to wear all day long? Yes . The " brass stamping " brass is openwork, so it's very lightweight despite its length.
For information on maintenance, shipping, and returns, please see our FAQ.